Meanwhile, Smith, a Marine, is also accused of stabbing his wife to death after her body was found in a motel room in North Carolina.

Here’s what we know so far about Esteban Smith and the latest developments in the case.

1. Esteban J. Smith Was a U.S. Marine at Camp Lejeune

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Smith was a Marine at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. He joined the Marines in 2008 and served two tours of duty in Afghanistan in the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and 2nd Marine Division.

2. The Rampage Began Around 4:30 Local Time on Sunday

The seemingly random events began around 4:30 a.m. local time when Smith, who was driving a pick-up truck, opened fire at an unidentified woman driving a vehicle in Eden, Texas. She was reported to have non-life threatening injuries. He then made his way to a convenience store in Brady, in McCulloch County, where he shot at two people as they sat in their car. They were also treated for non-life threatening injuries. Smith headed back to Eden where he wounded another victim around 5:30 a.m.

3. Smith Killed 41-Year-Old Alicia Torres

The cousin of the deceased victim was inside his house when he heard about five shots before a car speeding away. (WFMY News 2)

Around 6 a.m., police responded to a call that shots were being fired in Eola, Texas where they found 41-year-old Alicia Torres shot dead in her car.

4. Smith Was Shot Dead by Police

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About 15 minutes later, Concho County Sheriff Richard Doane caught up with Smith’s truck north of Eden on U.S. Highway 83 where he was also shot and wounded. State troopers arrived and a shootout erupted, only to end after Smith was shot dead.

5. His Truck Was Found Littered With Weapons

Authorities found an assault rifle, handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in Smith’s truck. Investigators have determined that Smith did not acquire any of the weapons he used on Sunday by the military.

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6. He’s Also Accused of Stabbing His Wife to Death

Hours later and some 1,500 miles away, authorities discovered the body of a woman at a Sunset Inn in Jacksonville, North Carolina. That’s about 20 miles from Camp Lejeune. Police initially said the incidents were connected and it was later found out that the woman was Smith’s 21-year-old wife, Rubi Estefania Smith.

7. An Investigation is Underway

The investigation involves the North Carolina police and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.

8. He Has a Number of Awards From the Military

Service records indicate that Smith has a number of routine awards, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and a Combat Action Ribbon.